Alfies Nearing Full Fury of Air Attacks
London based war report notes RAF and U S Eighth Air Force intensifying bombing of Germany. Article cites Sir Arthur Harris optimism that Germany could be bombed out. describes heavy four engined bombers, significant losses, and plans to widen raids to Berlin and beyond with sustained night and day campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smith
York
Bentor
H 4. P
Arthur Harms
Germany
Arthur
Bing
London
U. S
Eighth Air Force
R.ap
Italy
Ruhraft
Rotterdam
Warsaw
U. B
Forse
Witch
Berlin
RAF
U.S
Vurspean
U. & 8Th Air Force
Burglar Fails in Earl Abel Drive-In Break-In
A burglar broke into the Earl Abel drive-in on Broadway early, forced a rear window, attempted to open the cash register, but failed and fled empty handed after retreating to the office area. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Abel
Broadway
U S and British war councils begin at Quebec
Preliminary talks between American and British military leaders opened in Quebec as top commanders from the United States and Britain met ahead of a planned series of conferences. George C. Marshall, Ernest King, Hap Arnold, William Leahy, and Brehon Somervell attended while Canadian PM Mackenzie King faded from the foreground. Eden’s possible attendance sparked speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Fritbec Militery
Tts
United States
President
Roosevelt
Prime Minster
Churchill
George C. Marshall
Army
Ernest J. King
Navy
Hlh. Arnold
Army All Forcea
Willaim D. Lewhy
Brehon B. Somervell
Army Service Forces
W. L. Mackenzie King
Historic Red Barrage Revealed Confined Step Page One
The account details Soviet preparations and German offensives in July on the Bryansk and Kursk fronts. It describes counter offenses near Orel and the shifting of divisions, including tank and motorized units, from Kursk and France. The narrative notes German plans to cut off concentrations and the ensuing Russian reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beegan
Babenrukoy
Jim
Kurak
Bryansk
Krom
Marysrchangelsk
Kursk
Orel
Zueha End Gka
Kurek
Orel Front
France
Dmimsk-Vitebsk
Velikie
Alpine Man Buys 35000 Sheep Purchase
Alpine buyer J. C. Weston, a rancher from BAN ANGELA, acquired 35,000 head of ewes and lambs in four parcels. The deal positions him as one of the season's largest single-buyer purchases with many sheep set for resale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban
Argentine appoints Rawson ambassador to Brazil
In Buenos Aires on August 14 the foresent gainistry announced that General Arturo Rawson, leader of the coup that toppled President Ramon Castillo, will serve as Argentine ambassador to Brazil, replacing Acriano C. Escobar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huenos Aires
Arturo Rawson, Jeader
Jue 4 Revol
Ramon Castillo
Brazil
Acriaty C. Escobar
City News Dance Kat Bat Aug 1 at City Music
Dance listings show events at Touie 4 band, Pioneer Band, and Harmonia Lodge No 1 with dates in August. Helotes Min hosts a Saturday night event featuring Joe Hartmann's Ord 1Ady eo Dance. Herman Love Souperner's Qeeh hosts a dance in August with local venues and times.
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City News
Touie
St. Megwig
Bub
Pioneer
Helotes Min
Joe Hartmann
Harmonia Lerige
Herman Love Souperner
Qeeh
Ary Bae Cadtu
Bacing Down On the News By Bugs Baer
Washington bursts with showmanship as ada, dancers, ventriloquists and painters fill scenes while wartime needs demand practical experts. A wry Blick at bureaucratic delays and a traveler’s humorous car mishaps illustrate the gap between fantasy and action in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur “Bugs
Baer Washington
Ada
Survivors Land After Atlantic Ship Sinking
London reports 46 survivors landed in Lisbon from the British ship Armonic torpedoed and sunk July 22 in the Atlantic. The vessel carried grain from Freetown to Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Flame Radio
Armonic
Atlantic
Lisbon
Portgel
Ftoning
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Africa
A. and M. Probe Debate Over Texas Senate Inquiry
Austin August 14. Senator Koughton Brownlee said the Texas senate general investigating committee may probe recent events at A and M College. He plans to poll 26 members to gauge support for an inquiry amid agitation. The college meanwhile announced President T O Walton resigning for health and that H H Williams did not win reelection as extension service director.
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Austin
Texas Senate
M. College
Koughton Brownlee
Brownlee
Attention to Japan Seen in Quebec Plans
Washington reports through Aug 14 17 that Quebec talks may focus on pressing Japan rather than only Europe. Churchill may reaffirm Britain’s aid, while Roosevelt and Churchill coordinate global strategy. Russia’s aloof position shapes the Allied council and raises questions about inclusion in Japan-focused decisions.
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Japan
Quebec
Washington
Europe
Messares
Churchill
Canada
Briatt
Roosevelt
Russi
Russia
Nippon
Germany
Hull Pais
Stalingrad
Egypt
Orel
Sicily
Stalin
Kuriles Delarids
Nazis in Sicily Push Back as Allied Forces Advance
Allied forces pursue retreating German detachments along the coastal road from Randazzo toward Taormina. American units, after capturing Picaino, pushed three miles beyond Broto and breached German defenses at Caps Orlando. Randazzo fell yesterday to a flanking American force breaking stubborn resistance at bayonet point.
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Vane
Teormina
Randazzo
Gannan
Randa
Taormina
Manta
Picaino
Broto
Eerlier
Caps Orlando
Increased Air War on Germany Seen by Allied Officers
London reports indicate Allied air leaders expect a large scale bombing campaign to end the war quickly with far fewer casualties. Hamburg’s blitz has raised fears Berlin could be targeted, as Gibson joins Churchill’s circle. Fortresses continue to disrupt German fighters, with rapid expansion hoped to finish the Luftwaffe in months.
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Ulauwin Non
London
Germany
Roosevelt Churchill
Quebec
Berlin
Hamburg
Grmans
Switzerland
Vienna
Guy Gibson
B.A. Ps
Moehne
Eder
Gibson
Churchill
Eighth Air Force
Britain
United States
Manders
U S and Britain Plan Mission to Moscow
British and American statesmen are expected to visit Moscow in the coming weeks. The Daily Telegraph says there is no misunderstanding among United States Britain and Russia and that close collaboration continues on war policy. Readers are left unnamed regarding the delegates possibly after the Churchill Roosevelt conference.
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London
Russia
Daily Telegraph
Today
United States
Britain
Moscow
ETSA SATURDAY NIGHT RADIO HIGHLIGHTS LISTING
Saturday evening radio schedule features Chips Davis Commando episode Deserted in Holland plus SPORTLIGHTS review by Harold Scherwils and The Man Behind the Gun Armed Forces stories. Bobby Lobby interview segment with Dave Elman, The Hit Parade tunes by Sinatra and Bra, Saturday Night Serenade by The Serenaders, Groucho Marx guest, and News Reports The World Today Ned Calmet and late news roundup.
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ETSA
Chips Davis
Holland
Chips
Netherlands
Sportlights
Harold Scherwils
The
Light
Man
Bobby Lobby
Cmos
Dave Elman
Frank Sinatra
Bra Wain
Jessia Dragonetic
Hero
Bill Perry
Serenaders
Gus Haensehen
Groucho Marx
Orson Welles
Faut
the World Today
Ned Calmet
News of the World
Yank Planes Raid Austria and Italy Bombings
Air raids strike Austria and northern Italy as German transports move toward the front. Italian civilians barred from rail travel. Rome reports heavy blows on Milan and Turin. Pope Pius XII visits bombed zones as Mosquito bombers attack Berlin. Associated Press correspondent notes widespread disruption along the Italian frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Turin
Berlin
Romandto
Rome
Pope Pluh. XI
Frank Brutto
Clus
Nude prowler scared away by woman
A woman in Edwards 20 Broad alley reported a nude prowler entering her bathroom Saturday morning. She screamed and the man fled down the street. Police could not locate any suspects after the incident.
Pope Kneels in Ruins Amid Crowds at St John Lateran
The pope faced Amalteus manifestations at Lod Place and St John Lateran, kneeling amid immense crowds to pray. A London radio Home broadcast quoted Milan prefects completing evacuations, signaling a tense city situation.
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Staten
Tein
Lod Place
St. John Lateran
London Radio
Milan
Phat Cbiy
Doubt Theme for Evening Service at Alamo Heights
Dr. John Crockett of Alamo Heights Presbyterian will preach on Doubt at a joint service with Alamo Heights Methodist in the auditorium of the Methodist church. The sermon titled The Just Shall Edy Faith will be delivered Sunday evening at Alamo Heights Presbyterian, 6200 Sroad War.
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John Crockett
Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church
Alamo Heights Presbyterian
Alamo Heights Methodist
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